APP Colorectal Surgery/UKHC

APP Colorectal Surgery/UKHC

Job Title - APP Colorectal Surgery/UKHC

Working Title - APP Colorectal Surgery

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 15

Salary Range - $109,000-174,678/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience - No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master's ACNP program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift - 40 hours per week; Monday Friday

Job Summary - The Colorectal Surgery APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team. In conjunction with the attending, residents, and co-APPs, the APP will oversee care of colorectal patients throughout the perioperative setting from hospital consultation, inpatient care, discharge, and ambulatory care. The APP may provide care in ICU, progressive, and acute care settings. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education, and ensures an environment of safe, quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - N/A

Deadline to Apply - 08/20/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
• Yes
• No
2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this certification within one year from date of hire?
• Yes
• No
• I am a Physician Assistant
3. * Please describe any relevant work history, including any operative experience.

Applicant Documents

1. Resume